Faraz Bishehsari

Faraz Bishehsari is an Adjunct Professor at Rush University's Rush Medical College, affiliated with the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. His research focuses on the interplay between circadian rhythms, gut microbiota, and their roles in gastrointestinal diseases, metabolic syndrome, and cancer. He has extensive collaborations with institutions like the NIH and Scopus, with a strong emphasis on translational research.

Research Interests
Dr. Bishehsari's work spans microbiome dynamics, cancer biology (especially colorectal and pancreatic), alcohol-associated pathologies, and circadian rhythm disruptions. His studies often integrate multi-omics approaches to understand disease mechanisms and disparities, particularly in metabolic and inflammatory conditions.

Publications Overview
His articles highlight themes such as early-onset cancer microbiome signatures, alcohol's impact on circadian health, and microbial influences on disease outcomes. Recent work explores chronotherapy in inflammatory bowel disease and opioid-cancer linkages.

Awards & Recognition
No specific awards are listed, though his prolific publication record and collaborative projects reflect significant academic contributions.

Grants & Teams
While specific grants aren't detailed, his research involves multi-institutional collaborations, including studies on pancreatic cancer models and microbiome-driven therapies. He contributes to initiatives addressing socioeconomic health disparities through systems biology.